Governor Hochul just dropped a $5 million challenge to innovators: fix New York’s wireless dead zones. The state is officially accepting bold ideas through its ConnectALL initiative — looking for tech-savvy, scalable solutions to bring reliable cell service to every corner of the state, from subway platforms to mountain towns. Grants range from $1 to…
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a major milestone for New York’s Safe Options Support (SOS) program, which has now placed over 1,000 chronically homeless individuals into permanent housing statewide. Launched in 2022 and run by the State Office of Mental Health, the program uses evidence-based interventions to stabilize vulnerable populations — including those with mental…
A newly released government efficiency report has revealed that 6,300 individuals paroled into the U.S. since 2023 — including those on the FBI’s terror watchlist or with criminal histories — were granted Social Security numbers and accessed multiple federal benefits. Among them, 905 migrants received Medicaid, including four on the terror watchlist, costing taxpayers $276,000….
Mayor Adams went on 1010 WINS radio Wednesday and talked about a lot of stuff, including tariffs he doesn’t really get, his take on subway safety after a top transportation guy called it dirty and dangerous, how he’s cool with Trump even though some Dems hate it, and that he’s running for re-election as a…
Mayor Eric Adams announced a federal lawsuit Monday against nine leading e-cigarette distributors accused of illegally selling flavored disposable vapes in New York City, targeting underage users with products like “banana ice” and “watermelon.” The suit builds on the city’s broader public health push, “Operation Padlock to Protect,” which has resulted in the closure of…
Gov. Kathy Hochul ripped into ICE Monday after a Sackets Harbor mom and her three kids — including a third grader — were released from federal custody and sent home to Jefferson County. The governor said she pushed for their release last month and spoke directly with Biden’s border chief Tom Homan to make it…
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